European valentine's day recipes

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars

A light-textured cheesecake filling over an amazing almond flour crust!

Grilled Niman Ranch Sirloin Steak with Tapenade, Roasted New Potatoes and Baby Leeks

Dolce al Mascarpone

My luscious spring variation on Tiramisù, this one is made with a lemon syrup and fresh berries

Arroz Con Leche Brulee

I don’t think I realized how delicious arroz con leche was until I was in Spain last month. We had SO MUCH of it there, and I didn’t come across a…

BORLOTTI BEAN MINESTRA

These classic Italian beans are a medium large tan bean, splashed with red/black to magenta streaks. It is very popular in Italian and Portuguese…

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Anginetti: Lemon Drop Cookies

Deliciously light, lemony, and zesty. An easy cookie to make and it looks terrific on any party tray.

Double Sausage Pizza

Ken’s friend David came over so Ken could help him fix his computer. To thank him he wanted to treat us to take out pizza. Oh no, my friend, Patti…

Pão de arquipélago

Um pão gostoso e muito fácil a fazer.

Eggless Choco Nutty Cookies*Tried & Tested*

The Best Thing about them: I fall in love with these cookies each time i bake them, actually one can never stop…

German Style Home Fries

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Stuffed Baked Tomatoes with Meatball and Provolone

An amazing burst of flavors, tomato baked with Italian meatball filling slathered with provolone cheese on top.…

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer is an easy, quick and healthy, recipe for any holiday, or event. perfect for…